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Job ID: MSS2

 

Do you love what you do and want to make a difference?

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) 2IC to join our innovative high-intensity OSHC program for children with disabilities attending Melton Specialist School.

This is a perfect opportunity for an Early Childhood Education Leader, Assistant Director or Room Leader, who is looking to take the next step for their career. 

An extensive induction process will be provided for the successful candidate, working closely with the Children Services Manager and onsite Coordinator to learn about the programs. Applicants with any relevant qualifications or experience are encouraged to apply! 

 

Your role at a glance

Your role as the OSHC 2IC is pivotal to the program’s success. You will assist in managing the OSHC program and supporting the Site Coordinator, adhering to its policies and directives. You will assist to supervise, engage, and provide care for school-age children with disabilities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Supporting children and staff in a variety of activities from reading and crafts, to sports and games, every day is different!

• After-school care (Monday-Friday): Directly supervising staff and children from 2 pm to 6 pm. Monday-Friday availability is required for this role.
• School Holiday Care (Monday-Friday): You will directly supervise staff and children during the holiday program from 9 am to 5 pm or until the last child is collected.

Find out more about what ‘A Day with Lifely’s OSHC Crew’ looks like in our Toolkit!

 

About Us

Lifely is a disability service provider with 40 years’ experience supporting people with a disability and their families. Check out our About Us page for more information.

We are proud to be part of a government-funded program providing free OSHC services to children and young people with disabilities attending specialist schools in Bendigo, Melton, and Sunbury.

Remuneration commencing at SCHADS Level 3.1 ($37.35 base rate) plus salary packaging is available for permanent part-time staff to reduce the tax you pay and increase your take-home pay (as per PBI status).

 

The ideal candidate must have:

• Experience in child services, education, or disabilities with leadership aspirations.
• Passion for child development and education
• Strong ethics, child safety awareness, and work health and safety knowledge
• Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience in the face of change
• Availability each day Monday-Friday between 2 pm-6 pm
• Desired: Completed or working towards a recognised minimum qualification as per the National Quality Framework 

Perfect for workers, students and carers with skills in teaching, disability, community services, allied health and early childhood. Applicants with lived experience are also encouraged to apply.

 

You must be willing to provide the following prior to starting work:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid and CPR Certificates
• NDIS Orientation Certificate
• Mandatory Reporting Certificate 
• Current Vaccination Certificate
• Proof of Right to work in Australia

Position description

Download the OSHC 2IC Position Description

How to Apply:

Please include:

• Job Ad Number: MSS2
• Application letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description.
• Resume
• Proof of Australian Citizenship or Work Visa (e.g., birth certificate, passport, visa, etc.)

 

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For further information, please contact Lochlan Tobin (Human Resources Coordinator) on 1300 799 421 or email recruit@lifely.org.au

 

Lifely is an equal opportunity employer, a Child Safe organisation and upholds zero tolerance to abuse and neglect. We promote the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.